Logistics Forklift Operator (Full-Time, Weekends)

Description: Weekend Logistics Forklift Operator | Full-time/Non-Exempt | $21.30/hour | Tuesday – Saturday, 5/8 schedule (40 hours/week) | Occasional overtime required If you feel fulfilled by giving back to our community, you can feel confident that St. Vincent de Paul is a great place to work! We are an organization dedicated to serving our community, and we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about our core values. Come work in a fun, rewarding, and compassionate environment! Job Summary The Weekend Logistics Forklift Operator is a key operations team member responsible for supporting daily warehouse and shipping functions. This position assists with sorting, handling, and redistributing donated items, maintaining warehouse inventory, loading and unloading trailers, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The role is hands-on and contributes directly to productivity and smooth operations across St. Vincent de Paul facilities. What You’ll Do Sort, organize, and process donated goods for retail, recycling, or disposal. Safely load and unload trucks and trailers. Maintain accurate warehouse inventory and track incoming and outgoing materials. Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment in accordance with SVdP safety standards. Properly handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials. Support recycling and waste reduction efforts. Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse areas; report hazards and maintenance concerns. Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and adapt to changing priorities. Participate in required safety training and rotate between production areas as needed. Communicate effectively with customers, donors, vendors, and staff and address issues professionally. Follow safety procedures, participate in required training, and report hazards and maintenance concerns. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Can Bring Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and meet production goals. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Ability to make timely, accurate decisions regarding donated goods, recyclables, and waste. Ability to meet and maintain production quotas in all assigned areas. Ability to make fast and accurate judgments regarding donation quality, including waste, recyclables, and usable donations. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and commitment to teamwork, equity, and inclusion. Ability to participate in the SVdP Drug & Alcohol Testing Program for Safety-Sensitive Positions. Access to reliable transportation to the home location and other facility locations as needed for training. What You’ll Love! Consistent Tuesday–Saturday schedule with a 5-day workweek Variety in your work across warehouse, logistics, and production areas Being part of a diverse community within our organization and Dane County Location assignments are subject to change to meet operational needs and support staff training and development. Daily assignments will rotate based on staffing and operational needs. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Requirements: Physical Demands & Qualifications The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions. Basic computer skills, including knowledge of POS systems, Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google applications. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of employees, customers, and clients. Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and handle products, tools, and equipment. Ability to lift and/or mo…

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